an agreement made with God to give (to missions) over a specific period of time, by faith trusting God to provide the funds in various ways
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            a private matter between God and each believer in which he or she covenants with the Lord to give, by faith, X number of dollars during the year
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            a stated intent to give as the Lord allows over a period of time (three years)